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East Central University’s Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya was awarded the prestigious “Excellence in the Teaching of Russian Language Award” at the recent Central Association of Russian Teachers of America (CARTA) Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

Sukholutskaya was accompanied by 12 of her students, who were there to experience the academic conference - many for the first time - and to celebrate her receiving of the award.

All area teachers and administrators are invited to experience one of the most innovative STEM teacher professional development events in Oklahoma at the new Pitsco Makerspace, housed in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning in the Lanoy Education Building at East Central University.

Four East Central University faculty members were recognized with Teaching Excellence Awards at “An Evening of Employee Recognition” on April 26 in the ECU Foundation Hall of the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Phyllis Isaacs, department chair and associate professor of education; Dr. Kenneth Hada, professor of English and languages; Dr. Stacey Bolin, assistant professor and director of the Wilburn L. Smith Center for Entrepreneurship and Dr. Mary Harper, assistant professor of mathematics.

Three East Central University employees from its Physical Plant were honored with quarterly awards at “An Evening of Employee Recognition” on April 26 in ECU Foundation Hall of the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. Pictured left to right are: Jeff Osborne, journeyman HVAC, for the third quarter of the year; Jane Erickson, custodian/assistant supervisor for the weekend setup crew, for the second quarter and Robert Martinez, custodian, for the first quarter. Erickson was also selected as ECU Physical Plant Employee of the Year.

Six East Central University faculty members were recognized with promotions during “An Evening of Employee Recognition” on April 26 in the ECU Foundation Hall of the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Nanette Schmitt, tenure in education; Dr. Taryn Chubb, tenure and promotion to associate professor of art; Dr. Jenna Owens, tenure and promotion to associate professor of political science and legal studies; Dr. Janna Byrd, promotion to associate professor of human resources; Dr.

East Central University granted bachelor’s degrees to 466 candidates and master’s degrees to 166 more during ECU’s 2016 Spring Commencement Ceremonies Saturday, May 7, at the Kerr Activities Center.

The keynote speakers were distinguished alums Frank W. Davis, a former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and Jim Spencer, a chief meteorologist and weathercaster for KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas.

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